Rotary learns about SBA programs
Steve Parker, Economic Development and Lender Relations Office with the United States Small Business Administration spoke to the Chanute Rotary Club on June 23rd. Steve passed along a wealth of information concerning programs offered by the SBA to both new entrepreneurs and seasoned business men and woman. Several Chamber members were invited to attend the meeting and hear Steve's presentation. If you would like to learn more about SBA programs, or if you would like to contact Steve about a project, call the Chamber for contact information.
Did You Know?……

• The two functions of the SBA are financial assistance and their management assistance program
  
• The SBA is a federal agency with less than 2,000 employees across the nation
  
• 95% of the Kansas businesses are "small" by SBA standards
  
• SBA programs can provide up 85% financing, up to $150,000
  
• 11,000 SBA SCORE counselors (Service Crop of Retired Executives) provide  assistance for businesses across the nation
  
• SBA started in 1953 to help citizens start a business and stay in business